What makes Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs by Blanco Brown notable?

The album features The Git Up, which became a viral sensation, topping charts and inspiring a dance challenge that swept across social media platforms. Its unique fusion of genres not only showcased Brown’s versatility but also helped bridge the gap between country and hip-hop audiences, contributing to the growing popularity of country rap. Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs is Blanco Brown's debut studio album, released on January 1, 2019. This project followed his viral success with The Git Up, which had established him as a significant new voice in the country rap genre.

How many songs are on Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs?

Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs

Blanco Brown · 2019

33 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

Blending country rap and trap beats, the album radiates a joyful, eclectic energy that invites listeners to dance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Git Up — As the album's lead single, this track showcases Brown's signature blend of catchy hooks and rhythmic dance beats, making it a cultural phenomenon.
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Temporary Insanity — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, embodying the carefree spirit that defines Brown's music.
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Georgia Power — In this track, Brown celebrates his Southern roots, combining storytelling with infectious melodies that highlight his connection to his heritage.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends genres and maintains an engaging energy, though it has moments of inconsistency in pacing.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a danceable tone, followed by three consecutive tracks that maintain a similar upbeat tempo.
Several songs incorporate both rapped verses and sung choruses, blending hip-hop rhythms with country melodies.
The last two tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier energetic songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Temporary Insanity 4:02
2 HeadNod 2:44
3 Funky Tonk 3:02
4 CountryTime 4:00
5 Georgia Power 3:43
6 Gemini (Damn Right) 3:21
7 Ghett Ol Memories 2:40
8 Don’t Love Her 2:51
9 Tn Whiskey 3:18
10 The Git Up 3:20

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